The Latest in Home Maintenance and Repair

Listing Image
How to Recharge a Ring Doorbell

Apr 30, 2021

The battery on your Ring Video Doorbell can withstand months of regular use before it needs a charge. However, you'll still need to throw it on the charger from time to time. Here's a step-by-step guide.

Listing Image
How to Replace an Oven Lightbulb

Apr 29, 2021

Most of us only notice our oven light when it has gone out. But don't worry: Changing your oven light is much easier than you may think. Follow our simple steps for oven light bulb replacement and you'll no longer have to sit there wondering whether your soufflé fell.

Listing Image
What Is a BTU?

Apr 29, 2021

BTU stands for British thermal unit. BTUs are a measure of the heating — or cooling — power of an appliance. Here's the 411 on BTUs.

Popular
Editorial Picks
Popular
Listing Image
How to Install Baseboards: A 7-Step Guide

Apr 28, 2021

Adding or replacing baseboards is a simple enough DIY task, so long as you have a miter saw at your disposal. While the baseboard installation process isn’t difficult, the most challenging part is measuring and cutting the trim at the correct angles. Here's a step-by-step guide.

Listing Image
No Hogwash: How to Install a Farmhouse Sink in 9 Steps

Apr 28, 2021

Installing a farmhouse sink is a stylish home improvement project you can do to enhance the appearance of your kitchen. The farmhouse sink installation process is a little different than the standard process for traditional sinks, so be sure to check out our step-by-step guide for how to install a farmhouse sink.

Listing Image
What Are the Different Types of Screwdrivers and Their Uses?

Apr 28, 2021

here are dozens of different kinds of screwdrivers — and more cropping up all the time as manufacturers develop new types of screws. Luckily, there are really only a few varieties the average homeowner should keep on hand. Here’s a primer on screwdrivers.

Listing Image
Fire Risk Prompts Recall of Goal Zero Power Cables

Apr 27, 2021

Did you purchase a Goal Zero cable between March 2019 and December 2020? If so, you might want to read this: The manufacturer has recalled about 7,850 units due to reports of the cables overheating or catching on fire. 

Listing Image
Never Flush These 11 Things Down Your Toilet

Apr 27, 2021

We all put things down our toilet that aren’t exactly supposed to be there — whether out of convenience or ignorance. But you should know that your habit of flushing cat litter or Q-tips might be harmful to both your house’s septic system and your city’s sewer system. Here are 11 things not to flush.